Trusted by Law Firms Across Canada

Secure Cloud Hosting & Managed IT for Law Firms

Give lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and support staff secure access to the applications, matter files and documents they need — without relying on an aging office server or unreliable VPN.

Cloudnet can host all compatible applications such as PCLaw, Time Matters, Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks, Sage and other Windows-based legal software, while managing the infrastructure, backups, security and support behind them.

Your applications. Your files. Your team. Securely accessible from anywhere.

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Already have a server or another hosting provider?

We can help you assess the best way to move.

  • No obligation review of your current setup
  • Migration assistance included
  • Support included from day one
  • Works alongside PCLaw, Time Matters & more
  • Canadian-hosted infrastructure
No obligation · Migration assistance · Support included
Canadian data centres
Fully managed IT included
Built for confidential client data
Daily managed backups
PCLaw & Time Matters hosting

Tell Us About Your Firm

Tell us what you use today. We'll recommend a practical environment for your firm — not a generic package.

Your Firm Shouldn't Depend on One Office Server

Legal work does not always happen at a desk inside the office. Lawyers may need files before court, while working from home, during a closing or while travelling. At the same time, client information must remain accessible only to the right people.

PCLaw or other software working properly only inside the office

Slow or unreliable VPN connections

Staff remoting into individual office computers

An aging physical server that needs replacement

Uncertainty about backups and recovery

Poor support from an existing hosting provider

Difficulty managing remote and multi-office users

Too many different IT vendors to call when something breaks

Keep the applications and workflows your team already knows.

Let Cloudnet manage the infrastructure underneath them. Cloudnet helps law firms address the IT problems that get in the way of client work — without asking your firm to change how it operates.

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One Workspace for the Applications Your Firm Uses

Cloudnet can host all Windows compatible and server-based applications used by law firms.

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PCLaw

Legal accounting, billing, trust accounting and matter management.

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Time Matters

Practice management, documents, workflows, calendars and matter information.

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Microsoft 365

Outlook, Word, Excel and other licensed Microsoft applications.

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Adobe Acrobat

PDF creation, review and document workflows.

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QuickBooks & Sage

For firms using separate accounting systems.

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Other Compatible Applications

SQL databases, document systems, firm-specific software and other non-Windows applications can be reviewed during the assessment.

Already Using Cloud Legal Platforms?

Applications such as:

Clio LEAP Actionstep NetDocuments iManage CosmoLex MyCase Filevine

are already hosted by their respective vendors. Cloudnet does not need to re-host those platforms.

Instead, your team can access them from the same managed workspace alongside PCLaw, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, shared files and other desktop applications.

Don't see your software? Cloudnet can assess all compatible Windows, SQL and browser-based legal applications. Check My Applications for Compatibility

Built for the way legal work actually happens

Practical reasons firms replace their server, improve remote access, or switch hosting providers.

Remote-Ready
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Improve Remote Access

Authorized users can access the same hosted applications and files from supported devices and approved locations. Your team no longer needs to depend on one office computer remaining powered on or struggle through an unreliable VPN.

Switching Providers
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Switch From Another Hosting Provider

Already hosted somewhere else? Cloudnet can assess your current environment if you're experiencing slow support, poor performance, high costs, unexpected fees or backup concerns.

Confidentiality
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Protect Confidential Client Information

Trust accounting data, identification, financial and corporate records demand more than a shared drive. Cloudnet provides the technical safeguards your firm's obligations depend on.

Single Point of Contact
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Support Is Included

Stop getting passed between your IT company and software vendor. Cloudnet support for the managed hosting environment is included — so your legal team stays focused on client matters.

Multi-Office
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Support Multiple Offices

Whether your firm has one location or several, every authorized user works from the same secure, managed environment — with consistent access and consistent policies.

Compare Your Current Hosting With Cloudnet

Already hosted somewhere else? Cloudnet can assess your current environment if you are experiencing any of the following.

Slow support

Poor performance

High costs

Unexpected fees

Limited flexibility

Backup concerns

Difficult application updates

Poor communication

Stop Getting Passed Between Your IT Company and Software Vendor

When something stops working, law firms often get caught between the server company, IT provider and application vendor. Cloudnet support for the managed hosting environment is included.

Our team can help troubleshoot:
  • Remote access
  • Hosted server performance
  • User connectivity
  • Windows environments
  • Backups & user access
  • Infrastructure & supported application connectivity
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Security for Confidential Client Information

Law firms handle highly sensitive client information, including legal documents, identification, financial information, corporate records and trust-account data.

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Multi-Factor Authentication

An extra layer of verification on every login, so a password alone is never enough.

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Managed Firewall Protection

Enterprise-grade firewalls monitor and block threats before they reach your data.

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Centralized User Access

Control exactly who can reach which applications and files, with clear onboarding and offboarding.

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Managed Backups

Regular backups and disaster recovery options built into your hosted environment.

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Infrastructure Monitoring

Your environment is monitored on an ongoing basis to help identify issues early.

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Malware & Ransomware Protection Options

Protective options available to help defend your environment against malicious software.

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Canadian-Hosted Infrastructure

Data is hosted within Canada to help support your firm's data residency needs.

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Disaster Recovery Options

Recovery options designed to help your firm get back to work if the unexpected happens.

Is your firm's data actually safe?

Depending on your Cloudnet environment, security controls can include multi-factor authentication, managed firewall protection, centralized user access, managed backups, infrastructure monitoring and malware/ransomware protection options.

Cloudnet provides technical safeguards designed to support your firm's privacy, confidentiality and cybersecurity responsibilities.

Your firm remains responsible for its professional obligations, internal policies, access decisions and handling of client information.

Move to the Cloud Without Rebuilding Your Firm

Cloudnet starts by reviewing what you already use — then designs and tests the new environment before the final transition.

Users
Legal applications
Databases
Matter files
Microsoft Office
Shared folders
Printers and scanners
Remote users
Existing server or hosting provider
Backup requirements
Third-party integrations

From assessment to go-live, in four steps

We handle everything, and test the environment before your team relies on it.

1

Assess

We review your existing setup — applications, users, files and infrastructure.

2

Design

We recommend the right server, storage, access and security configuration for your firm.

3

Migrate & Test

Applications and files are moved and validated before anyone depends on the new environment.

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Go Live

Your team connects securely while Cloudnet manages the infrastructure behind the scenes.

Frequently asked questions

Can Cloudnet host PCLaw? +
Cloudnet can host all compatible PCLaw installations, databases, licensing and integrations and determine the appropriate hosted configuration for your firm.
Can Cloudnet host Time Matters? +
Cloudnet can host all compatible Time Matters environments, including database requirements, Microsoft Office integrations and user needs.
What about Clio or LEAP? +
Clio and LEAP are cloud platforms hosted by their respective vendors. Cloudnet does not re-host them, but your team can access them from a Cloudnet-managed workspace alongside other legal applications and firm files.
Can lawyers and staff work remotely? +
Yes. Authorized users can access the hosted environment from supported devices and approved locations, subject to your firm's access policies.
Can we move from our physical office server? +
Yes. Cloudnet can review your existing server, applications, databases and files and determine what can be moved into managed cloud infrastructure.
Can we switch from another hosting company? +
Yes. Cloudnet can assess your current hosted environment and create a migration plan based on your applications, files, users and current provider.
Is technical support included? +
Support for the Cloudnet-managed hosting environment is included according to your service plan. Cloudnet can also help identify issues involving third-party applications and coordinate with the software vendor where appropriate.

Ready to Stop Managing Your Law Firm's Server?

Whether you're replacing an aging office server, improving remote access, switching hosting providers, strengthening cybersecurity, improving backups, supporting multiple locations, or simply tired of managing IT — Cloudnet can help.

Tell us which applications your firm uses and how many people need access. We'll recommend a practical hosting, security and migration approach.

No obligationMigration assistanceSupport included